America’s present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.” — Warren G. Harding battered and frayed yearning for return of calm loss of normalcy * * * Weathered Pigeon ~ Photo and ‘Loss of Normalcy’ Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“All I ever wanted was to reach out and touch another human being not just with my hands but with my heart.” ― Tahereh Mafi reaching out in space focusing beyond one’s self truly connecting * * * Connecting ~ Hovering Ruby-throated Hummingbird photo by Jan Logozzo • Empathy, Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Privilege is not in and of itself bad; what matters is what we do with privilege.” — bell hooks seeing things not right balancing right against wrong weight of privilege * * * Privileged Stance ~ Regal Great Heron surveys surroundings • Photo by Jan Logozzo; Haiku poem “Privilege” by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.” — Gandhi marching in lockstep stops intimidating foes power in numbers * * * No Crossing Guard ~ Canada Geese on Ingham Hill, photo by Jan Logozzo • Haiku poem* by Mary O‘Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese poem of … More No Crossing Guard
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein petals twist and spin daily exercise routine can-do attitude * * * Spinning ~ Haiku* poem and tulip photo by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, … More Spinning
“Not a hot planet, but a beautiful earth with a clear sky, clean water, and fresh air is our commitment to the next generations.” — Amit Ray spoiled ocean waves an environmental cry lifeless plants confirm * * * Environmental Cry ~ Questionable Hanging Plants photo by Jan Logozzo • Climate Change Haiku by Mary … More Environmental Cry
“When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have to speak up.” — John Lewis hiding quietly watching something not right best to make some noise * * * Hiding ~ Playing It Safe Photo by Jan Logozzo • Trouble Haiku* poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a … More Trouble
“All other colors are just colors, but purple seems to have a soul.” — Uniek Swain ironic union power of red, peace of blue royalty, mourning * * * Showstoppers ~ Dinnerplate dahlias pack rich, solid color into deep purple blossoms • Photo and Purple Haiku* by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Haiku: a Japanese … More Purple
“Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.” — Les Brown over hills and valleys biking in aid of others exercise pays off * * * Biking for a Cause ~ UConn Med and Dental students, Kelly, Mary Kate, Sarah and Talia, cycled their way through a 16-day New England loop from “House … More Biking for a Cause
“The future depends on what you do today.” — Mahatma Gandhi what’s gathered today cushions future fears nectar truly sweet * * * Day in, day out ~ Skipper butterfly* at work gathering nectar in cluster of white asters • Photo by Jan Logozzo; Determination Haiku** by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * notoriously difficult to … More Determination
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 